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Watson does that as well, so you’ve got two players who are seasoned pros and who are good players.

I’m pleased Dawson has signed. I don’t usually like players coming back to their old clubs, but in this case I think it’s a great signing for Forest.

Michael Dawson is back at the club where he started his career (Image: Nottingham Post)

I know the attitude of the lad, and on that strength I think he’ll be a fantastic addition for us.

He’s a good defender, too. He’s played in the Premier League, in the Champions League and for England. He’s a big, tall lad who knows what he needs to do.

And he can help the young lads. He’s a role model and a leader – and it counts for a lot how people get on with each other in the dressing room. We’ve had too many quiet players in there for a few years now.

Dawson might be 34, but I think he can play pretty much every game for us next season. He played a lot for Hull last year, after all.

But if he does get injured or needs a rest, we have got good options to step in for him.

But if Karanka is going to bring 10 players in, he’s going to have to get rid of a lot of players. And there will be some who will be unlucky to go. Lichaj would be one of them, if he does end up leaving.